The interim manager of Famalicão, Ricardo Silva, today showed confidence in a reaction of the team in front of Rio Ave, in the ninth day of the I League of football, despite recognizing that the village-condenses are going through a better anime moment.
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24/10/2026
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Ricardo Silva
“IT IS it is logical that Rio Ave will be at a moment much higher than that which may be ours ", admitted the technician, highlighting the reaction of the opponent after the change of coach.
Still, Ricardo Silva assured that he received “very good answers” from the players during the week and believes that the difference of trust may not have any influence on the meeting.
“ We feel that they are comfortable, linked to what was past them and able to reach the game and respond to the challenge that will be Rio Ave ", he said.
After the departure of coach Carlos Carvalhal at the beginning of the week, Ricardo Silva took the interim command of the team and explained that the priority went to “relieve the weight” of the players and regain the group’s trust.
Ricardo Silva also revealed that Van Breemen and Aranda have already integrated the work and are available, while Mattara remains in the clinical report. Gil Dias misses the game by punishment.
The Famalicão, 13th ranked, with seven points, goes on Sunday to Vila do Conde, to face the Rio Ave, 14, also with seven, at 18:00, with arbitration of Hélder Carvalho, Santarém association.